Project Manager – Data Science – YouGov

YouGov is an international research and data analytics group.

Our mission is to supply a continuous stream of accurate data and insight into what the world thinks so that companies, governments and institutions can better serve the people and communities that sustain them.

We have the best data and the best tools. We continuously challenge conventional approaches to research, and we disrupt our industry to ensure that our clients always get the best solutions.

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics and proven methodologies. We trust each other and bring these values into everything that we do.

Each day, our highly engaged proprietary global panel of over 15 million people provides us with thousands of data points on consumer opinions, attitudes and behaviors. We combine this continuous stream of data with our research expertise to provide insights that enable intelligent decision-making and informed conversations.

With operations in the UK, North America, Mainland Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, YouGov has one of the world’s largest research networks.

YouGov’s data helps thousands of commercial, cultural, and political organizations understand their customers, run brilliant campaigns, and make better strategic decisions. We have 20+ years of the most exciting, connected data on the planet – every day we’re learning more about what the world thinks. We capture opinions and attitudes about everything from the Superbowl to Star Wars, from shampoo to social media.

We’re looking for a Data Science Project Manager to help us understand more about the people who trust us with their data – our 15 million strong global panel. If you’re a creative problem-solver, with experience working cross-functionally to deliver complex projects, we want to speak to you.

Responsibilities  

• Perform exploratory data analysis
• Determine and define project scope and objectives, in collaboration with Data Science leadership
• Develop project schedules, work plans and success criteria for an Agile team
• Ensure proper resourcing of data science projects
• Contribute to stakeholder reports

• Evolve our data science and analytics delivery processes
• Help foster a data-driven culture across the company

Demonstrated Knowledge and Experience  

• 4+ continuous years of professional experience as a data project manager or management-focused data scientist
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with engineering, product and data science teams
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools (JIRA preferred), methodologies, and best practices
• Demonstrated experience with data tools, including SQL

Bonus Points 

• Experience with polling, surveys, and public opinion analysis
• Experience working with complex legacy databases

Soft Skills  

• You’re resourceful
• You have a drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques
• You have a collaborative mindset

This role can be 100% remote.

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